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Overview

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. The Welder position is responsible for performing welding tasks that ensure the maintenance and fabrication of trench shoring or safety equipment, contributing to the safety and operational efficiency of the rental fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding and fabrication tasks on trench shoring or safety equipment.
  • Repair and maintain equipment to ensure it is safe and operational.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Inspect and test welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
  • Operate various metal fabrication equipment and tools.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely completion of projects.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certification in welding from a recognized institution.
  • Proven experience as a welder, preferably in the construction or equipment rental industry.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and work in various positions for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform various welding techniques (MIG, arc welding, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Newburgh, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 26% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New York, where the middle half runs $28–$42/hr across 99 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 15% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Newburgh, NY

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Newburgh, NY, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 150 other active welding openings from 98 employers. Browse welding jobs across New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (16), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (8), and Alstom (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $41/hr, Brooklyn at $40/hr, and Westbury at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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